Semi-successful Hollywood screenwriter Steven Phillips (writer/director Albert Brooks) is on top of the world, enjoying the honor of a humanitarian award as his wife, Laura (Andie MacDowell), and daughters look on proudly. Then comes the morning when a junior studio executive tells Steven that he’s lost his edge, suggests that he find a new career, and releases Steven from his contract. Desperate Steven seeks advice from his friend, successful screenwriter Jack Warrick (Jeff Bridges). Jack is reluctant, but confides to Steven the secret of his success: a Muse. Steven skeptically listens as Jack tells him of Sarah (Sharon Stone), one of the nine daughters, The Muses, of the Greek god Zeus. Steven is consumed by the thought of becoming one of Sarah’s clients. Jack agrees to set up a meeting between Sarah and Steven. Steven’s wife and Sarah become friends. Steven realizes that their lives will never be the same again.
So does this all add up to a comedy worthy of your hard earned dollars? Well, not exactly. The movie is too clich. Brooks could have made this character gold, but instead he settled for bronze. His lame one-liners and observations steal a few laughs, but they just don’t last.
At least Brooks comes off well. Andie MacDowell’s acting is almost as bad as Sharon Stone’s. I’m sorry, but Stone was not a good choice as the Muse. When will the world realize that beauty doesn’t necessarily equal talent? All of this bad acting makes Jeff Bridges look like a genius. He is good. Though he’s not going to win an Oscar, he almost single-handedly fills the gaps in a rather bland comedy.
+ charlie craine
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